NOS vs Aftermarket?... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

aggieguy713 · 04-13-2011, 08:14 PM

Im needing to buy a driver side window regulator, mine is completley shot. LMC and brothers sell them for about $40 give or take. A guy near me has a NOS regulator and is wanting $150 + $20 shipping. Is the NOS worth the money? obviously quality is an issue, but how much difference is there? or is it better to just go with the aftermarket and use the money somewhere else?

Vintage Windmills · 04-13-2011, 08:30 PM

Why not support the guys here and buy a nice used one? Its not like you'll notice a difference betwen NOS and a good used one assuming its in great shape.

Sinister · 04-13-2011, 09:04 PM

Quality on the repops varies. I had one form Classic Parts give up the ghost after 2 years. Got one from Classic Heartbeat that seems to be doing a lot better.

VA72C10 · 04-13-2011, 10:22 PM

I would also consider a nice used one. I am getting a few bead blasted right now. Have some on the way to me now. Make sure you get the correct one for your truck as 67-71 use shorter shafts than 72's.

The beadblasted one will be just as nice as NOS and I'm going to be using one set in my truck and then selling the others for around 80-100/set depending on year and overall how they look. Will be better than repops and a savings over NOS....

Zoomin · 04-13-2011, 11:53 PM

Food for thought - for a bit more you could have electric windows. I added them and they are real nice to have - especially doing the passenger side with no co-pilot.

Vintage Windmills · 04-14-2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Food for thought - for a bit more you could have electric windows. I added them and they are real nice to have - especially doing the passenger side with no co-pilot.

Where did you get the system?

Zoomin · 04-14-2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Where did you get the system?

A1 Electric LINK

Vintage Windmills · 04-14-2011, 11:10 AM

Thank you, that is tempting.

04-13-2011, 08:14 PM	#1
aggieguy713 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ringgold, ga Posts: 164	NOS vs Aftermarket?... Im needing to buy a driver side window regulator, mine is completley shot. LMC and brothers sell them for about $40 give or take. A guy near me has a NOS regulator and is wanting $150 + $20 shipping. Is the NOS worth the money? obviously quality is an issue, but how much difference is there? or is it better to just go with the aftermarket and use the money somewhere else? __________________ 70 Chevy C10, LT1, T5, "Blue Beast"

04-13-2011, 08:30 PM	#2
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: NOS vs Aftermarket?... Why not support the guys here and buy a nice used one? Its not like you'll notice a difference betwen NOS and a good used one assuming its in great shape. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

04-13-2011, 09:04 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: NOS vs Aftermarket?... Quality on the repops varies. I had one form Classic Parts give up the ghost after 2 years. Got one from Classic Heartbeat that seems to be doing a lot better. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

04-13-2011, 10:22 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: NOS vs Aftermarket?... I would also consider a nice used one. I am getting a few bead blasted right now. Have some on the way to me now. Make sure you get the correct one for your truck as 67-71 use shorter shafts than 72's. The beadblasted one will be just as nice as NOS and I'm going to be using one set in my truck and then selling the others for around 80-100/set depending on year and overall how they look. Will be better than repops and a savings over NOS.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 04-13-2011 at 10:23 PM.

04-13-2011, 11:53 PM	#5
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: NOS vs Aftermarket?... Food for thought - for a bit more you could have electric windows. I added them and they are real nice to have - especially doing the passenger side with no co-pilot. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

04-14-2011, 11:10 AM	#8
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: NOS vs Aftermarket?... Thank you, that is tempting. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

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